Really Yum Butter Beans
Butter beans are one of the best pantry staples there are. High in protein, fiber and folates, they should make a regular appearance in your meals. These butter beans are so easy to make, require very simple ingredients but taste like you know what you're doing. We use one can of beans to make a quick side for one or two people, but double or triple the recipe depending on how many people you're feeding.
Serve them on a thick slice of sourdough for a quick dinner, or for something more hearty, serve with a grilled piece of meat, fish, or a tray of roasted vegetables.
Take them to a BBQ when you've been asked to bring a dish, and everyone will ask you for the recipe!
Ingredients 9
1⁄2 bunch parsley, stems removed, leaves roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp black pepper
1⁄4 tsp chilli flakes
20 g butter
1⁄2 lemon, juiced
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Method 4
Start by prepping your ingredients, cut the stems off the then very finely slice and set aside. Roughly chop the leaves and keep seperate, then finely chop the . Drain and rinse the .
Heat a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of and fry the , parsley stems and for a minute or two. Add the , a big knob of and mix well.
Add the , 1/4 cup of water and the juice of half a lemon. Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes or until the liquid has thickened. Taste, adding more and if needed. Stir through the .
Transfer to a small serving bowl and drizzle generously with .
Alex Elliott-Howery's tips
While we deeply love butter beans, this dish will also work with cannellini beans, chickpeas, or brown lentils. Sometimes you might want the dish to be more broth-y to dip bread into, so add a cup of chicken or vegetable stock instead of the water.
